Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Workplace Ergonomics Regulation and Repetitive Stress Injury PreventionDescription
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets and enforces federal workplace safety standards. Aides like Donna press its ergonomics regulations targeting repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel and tendonitis, despite small-business costs exceeding $18 billion annually and Republican derision. Leo tells staff to type slower. Exemptions later undermine enforcement. Oval Office staff reference OSHA as the cause of Seth Weinberger's earlier resignation, framing current scandals.